CAR vs Ghana: “Our destiny is in our own hands”, Says Ghana coach Otto Addo

The Black Stars of Ghana are just an inche away from 2026 FIFA World Cup following a brilliant start to the qualifiers. Sitting summit of Group I with 19 points – 3 points better of second place Madagascar from 6 matches look favourite to book qualification.

However, their encounter against Central African Republic on Wednesday will determine their eagerness for a slot.

A win hands the group to Ghana and a draw means, they wait to beat Comoros in their last hurdle. Head coach of the team, Otto Addo knowing willfully the advantageous and disadvantage of Ghana’s game against CAR says, everything is in the hands of the team and hope to learn from the last away game against Chad which ended 1-1 draw after taking a first half lead through Jordan Ayew.

“Everything is in our hands, but I hope that we learnt the lesson from the last away game against Chad. It is important that we stay focused and concentrated and not think we have already won because that is a big danger,” Otto told the media.

“The team have shown in training that they are focused, concentrated and have been aggressive even in training. I think we are in a good mood to face C.A.R.”.

The crunchy encounter is scheduled for Morocco Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Stade D’Honneur De Meknes, with kickoff at 4:00pm Ghana time.

The West African country will be making their fifth appearance at the mundial – FIFA World Cup after missing out in Russia 2018.

Story Carlos Dey